After-Abortion Stories

Submitted by: Eliza I am writing this after having had a surgical abortion two months ago, and while it was a difficult emotional experience, it also proved to be a very positive experience overall. Before I share I will acknowledge that I had (and have) a ton of privilege going into this … [Read more...] about The Best Possible “Worst Case Scenario”

Submitted by: Kailey Hi I’m Kailey. I’m 19 years old, and I wanted to share my story for anyone going through something similar. I recently had an abortion done a month ago, and honestly I didn’t think it was going to be nearly as hard as it was. I found out I was pregnant when I was 4 and a … [Read more...] about The Pain That Doesn’t Seem to Get Better

Submitted by: Anonymous I found out I was pregnant because I had just missed my period 1 week ago. This was my second time after saying no to contraception. I have an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients used in them, also one of my friends got pregnant after using the IUD so I was … [Read more...] about My Dreadful Story

Submitted by: Unknown Ever since my abortion last November, I’ve had to stop going on social media. People announcing pregnancies make me tearful. It seems like I think of this loss more often than I thought I would. At first, I was unbothered. I still feel like I have a third baby somewhere. … [Read more...] about 4 Months After Abortion

Submitted by: Jane When I was 17 years old , I found out I was pregnant. I was devastated. I was scared. I was nervous. I was a senior in H.S. about to start college. I come from very strict parents. I would’ve gotten disowned. I would’ve been such a disgrace and embarrassment to my parents. … [Read more...] about I Wish I Could Wake Up From This Nightmare

Submitted by: Li I went into Planned Parenthood in Bleecker Street, NYC absolutely terrified. I’ve been to this location before -- the staff is nice and non judgemental, so I knew this is where I would go for my procedure. After checking in I went and got a sonogram to check how far along I … [Read more...] about Over Before it Begins

Submitted by: Stella Hi everyone, my love and support to you. I am in need of advice from those who have been there. I am struggling a year after my abortion with forgiveness of myself, and my partner. I had wanted a baby so very much for so many years. I even tried with IVF using a friend’s … [Read more...] about Forgiveness

Submitted by: Mikaela 2 days late on my period woke up feeling so sick -- a different type of sick. I knew instantly. I was numb cause I knew I did not want to have a kid yet for so many reasons on top of reasons. I took a test and there it was 2 lines. I didn’t cry or feel anything. The first … [Read more...] about Not The End

Submitted by: M A, I have not allowed myself to grieve your loss. I still cannot believe that I had to make the choice to terminate my pregnancy. You were a healthy and strong baby, but I could not bring you into a world of chaos. You were a surprise, but conceived with a man I was engaged to. … [Read more...] about My Baby Saved Me

Submitted by: E. S. I found out I was pregnant and being only 8 months postpartum. I was at a loss for words, but I held back my emotions and remained stoic. I didn’t let the fear I was feeling show on my face as I sat with the doctor. I left the appointment, hopped in the truck with my … [Read more...] about 3 Days Post Surgical Abortion

Submitted by: BA Even writing that I am in awe. I was 21 and in my third year of college. I remember waiting for my period for what seemed like an eternity, but was really only a week or two. My roommates were absolutely convinced I was overreacting to the extent that they were more shocked … [Read more...] about It’s Been 20 Years…

Submitted by: Nicola I’m celebrating, a little. It’s been one year since my abortion. I survived; further, I’m even happy. Choosing to have an abortion, then dealing with the emotional fallout, was the roughest thing I’ve ever experienced. It gutted me. I’m certainly not happy about it. You … [Read more...] about One Year

Submitted by: Star I think everyone heals differently. I'm a year and a half out from my abortion, I have 3 wonderful children, and I’m on here looking for anything to help me heal from my decision. It is a daily thought, what could have been. How old she’d be. Before I became pregnant with my … [Read more...] about Mother of 3

Submitted by: Liz My husband and I had been together for nearly a decade. We had a home big enough for a family, he had an established career, we were the perfect age and in the perfect space in life to try to start a family. So we did. After a few months, early in the morning on November … [Read more...] about Still Struggling But Trying to Heal

Submitted by: Amanda I had an abortion a week ago. I am 23 year old Swedish girl on a working holiday visa in Australia. I have now been here for a year with my partner that I’ve been with for a year. We love each other so much and I know he’s the one. We are traveling, working and enjoying … [Read more...] about Confused, Did I Really Want to Have an Abortion?

Submitted by: EJ I had a surgical abortion for a wanted pregnancy in the summer of this year. I say a wanted pregnancy as it was one we tried for, but to be honest the minute we found out I had a terrible sense that something was wrong or that I just couldn’t imagine having to take care of … [Read more...] about My Body, My Choice?

Submitted by: Lizz I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant for the very first time... I believe it was 2015. I was in a very toxic relationship, with an emotionally abusive boyfriend, who I couldn't let go of for some reason. When I told him I was pregnant, the very first thing he said to me … [Read more...] about You Are Not Alone

Submitted by: A I am so, so happy I found this site. Eight days ago, I found out I was four weeks pregnant, and three days ago, I took the first pill for an abortion. I was very early on, five weeks and five days. Seeing the ultrasound helped me because I couldn't really see anything. I knew it … [Read more...] about Hope

Submitted by: Alexandria My husband and I have been together for 12 years. We have a beautiful four-year-old child who happens to have autism. I love my family and being a mother. We had begun discussing the possibility of having a second child. I had reservations because I know that … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion as a Married 28 Year-Old Mom

Presentado por: Judi [English translation below] Cuando tuve 18 años aborté. Era ingenua me violaron. En mi país no estaba permitido el aborto. Solo era permitido cuando la vida de la madre corría peligro. Yo me sentía sucia tan mal que no me importaba hasta morirme y lo hize me induje al … [Read more...] about Aborté 2 veces

Submitted by: Perez I got the abortion pill method November 2020. I’m already a mom, had just discovered my purpose, and am supposed to go to college this year. I felt I just knew I had to do it & committed to it. I was fine -- didn’t really think about it much after. Two months later … [Read more...] about Change